Lights Out

"He knows they shouldn't be doing this..."

It was just a typical Tuesday as Jack made his rounds through the kitchens, checking in deliveries, temperatures and expiration dates. The convention center was still quite new and though the restaurants were open for business, a lot of things...

An Unexpected Encounter: Chapter Three Passion Unleashed

"Peter stands outside the door hoping to ignite the passion that lies between him and Elizabeth."

Peter’s heart hammers in his chest as he stands outside Elizabeth’s hotel room door, his fingers hovering over the knob. He’s debated this moment for hours, torn between the thrill of surprise and the fear of losing Elizabeth. But the...

Undercurrents – Part 1

"Miserable in her marriage, Clara begins an affair with her father-in-law."

I can tell you the exact moment the seed of betrayal implanted itself in my mind. It was during Christmas dinner at the beach house where we were all staying. Wearing my festive red sweater dress, I had done my...

The Lake House Part 3

"Sister Falls In Love With Little Brother"

In the kitchen, I unpack the groceries with mechanical precision—coffee beans into the canister, bread on the counter, wine tucked away for later—my mind replaying the scene from the bedroom like a cruel loop. Cyrus's voice, those words meant for...